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Alexander Hernandez 3 min read

Credit Report Errors with Student Loans and Data Breaches

Regularly checking your credit report is vital to avoid costly errors and identity theft.

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Alexander Hernandez 8 min read

Understanding the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdowns

Federal government shutdowns continue to harm the economy, affecting employees and local businesses significantly.

Trump tariffs. That’s all we see on social media and hear on the news, but it’s an issue financially that can’t be ignored. So you need to be prepared for the future. So, let’s start with the latest comment by President-Elect Trump regarding the tariffs. In an interview with Time Magazine for its “Person of the Year,” President-Elect Trump said, "It's hard to bring things down once they're up. It's very hard." Of course, before he had said at a press conference: "When I win, I will immediately bring prices down. Starting on day one, we will drill, baby, drill," referring to increasing domestic oil production to bring down prices of everything. Here's the issue: nobody credible has said that the Trump tariffs will bring down prices for you, whether for groceries or anything else. You can read that blog post below. Link trump tariff But it doesn’t end there. The monthly payments on student loans are also likely to go up. If monthly payments on student loans increase, and the Trump tariffs increase your costs by 25% or more, what does that mean for you financially? It means you have to come up with more money to break even. You have to increase your income or decrease your expenses. Both are difficult to do and if you don't, you will end up in more debt. LINK COLLEGE COST We have now witnessed President-Elect Trump confirming that he can't guarantee prices will go down. People like to rationalize and ignore facts, but I'm just going based on the facts. So politics are irrelevant. Trump surrogates argue, "Don't believe what he says." Okay, so don’t believe him when he says prices will go down or when he says it's hard to get them to go down? Sorry, but it can’t be both. This rationalization of trying to approve and decipher what Trump says is just pure gibberish. Either we believe him or we can’t. That's why I keep saying cut through all the noise, smoke, and mirrors. The reality is that the consumer will pay a tax if tariffs are issued. It's always been that way and always will be. No one will ship a product, pay more for it, and then say, "Don't worry about it; we'll cover the cost." It doesn't work that way. In one particular instance, for example, if the product was defective, but en masse, with thousands of products coming in, it's not going to happen. Of course, President-Elect Trump told a story about groceries, such as a woman going to buy three apples, finding out the price, and returning one apple. How expensive were these apples? Not to mention, as part of the story, Trump said that she returned the apple to the refrigerator. I've never been to a grocery store with apples in a refrigerator, but that's just me. But that’s the point. We shouldn’t believe this story either? Of course, another economic issue is mass deportation. This is why I keep saying we must be careful, cut through the political noise and the gibberish, and stop rationalizing. Set your politics aside and use common sense. Here's a fun fact that might scare everybody: most illegal immigration takes place through airports on visa overstays, not the U.S.–Mexico border. But you can't shut down the airports because tourists aren’t the scary boogeymen, plus they spend money. So it's a hard sell. It's easier to focus on those coming through the border, even though more people enter through airports. Besides, you can’t put barbwire at the airport gates, but you surely can do such a barbaric thing in the Rio Grande. Just ask Governor Gregg Abbott from Texas. By the way, those figures on visa overstays are from the government. Now, if there are fewer people available to do migrant jobs such as farming, you're going to have a supply shortage. With demand remaining the same and supplies short, the law of supply and demand means prices go up. Now add all this together. If you’re getting hit with tariffs, increased student loan payments, and now farming products and food becoming more expensive due to shortages, you're getting hit from multiple angles. And none of those angles will save you money, but it will cost you. Whether you’re a Trump supporter or an honorary member of MAGA, what I'm talking about is simple math. Consumers are taxed with tariffs, and if fewer apples are available, the prices go up. Some consumers are making large purchases now before tariffs come in. That's fine, but we need to look at the long term. Your monthly expenses will increase if you get hit with student loans, tariffs, and a supply chain shortage. You need to analyze your personal situation and decide if getting into more debt now is the right thing to do if your expenses increase. So whether it’s the Trump tariffs, the College Cost Reduction Act, or the likely disappearance of student loan forgiveness, make sure you budget for any increases. Be careful with any financial decisions moving forward. So, while saving on the higher costs of a new car sounds like a good idea, keep in mind that car payments will still be around for five years or more. A graphic of a cargo ship loaded with containers symbolizes global trade. The image is used to discuss the impact of President Trump tariffs on international commerce and economic policies. The website “bankruptcy.blog” is listed at the bottom.

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Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

No Guarantees that the Trump Tariffs Will Lower Prices

Trump tariffs and rising costs threaten consumer finances, increasing debt and expenses significantly.

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Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

Community Actions to Combat Student Loan Crisis

The author proposes a community service initiative to reduce student loan debt through pro bono work.

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Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

What to Expect with the Trump Tariffs and Student Loans Forgiveness

Student loans may increase under Trump, with conflicting policies impacting borrowers and education costs.

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Alexander Hernandez 14 min read

The Truth Behind Trump Tariffs and Debt Management

Trump tariffs increase consumer costs, misrepresenting benefits while burdening households with additional debt.

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Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

Elon Musk and The Onion: Infowars Auction Explained

The Onion won Infowars’ auction, prioritizing Sandy Hook victims’ payouts over Alex Jones’ interests.

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Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

Rudy Giuliani Has His Feathers Ruffled in Court

Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court and creditor collection for defaming Georgia poll workers.

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Alexander Hernandez 12 min read

Debunking Sovereign Citizen Myths: Know Your Rights

Sovereign citizens wrongly believe they’re exempt from U.S. laws, leading to financial ruin and foreclosure.

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Alexander Hernandez 3 min read

Social Security and Retirement Plans Changes in 2025

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025, affecting over 72 million recipients.

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